Krewe of Arfus to Hold Inaugural Pet Gras Parade

Metairie, La. - The Krewe of Arfus is having their inaugural pet parade this Sunday at Zephyr Stadium 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie. This is a Mardi Gras party for pets and their owners; the event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parade starts at 1 p.m. with Artist George Rodrigue, best known for his "Blue Dog" paintings, serving as celebrity grand marshal. Angela Hill from WWL TV Channel 4 is the Celebrity Emcee; And Argus 2009 is the Grand Duke.

Jeffrey and Theresa, who are both former shelter dogs, with reign as king and queen, respectively. Visit the Krewe of Arfus Official website or go by the East Bank Animal Shelter, #1 Humane Way, Harahan, or Jefferson Feed, Pet and Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Highway, Old Jefferson, for registration and event information.

There will be an Adoption Promenade and over 20 different Shelters and Rescue Groups will be Participating. Please come out and Find Your Forever Friend, at the Krewe of Arfus Pet Parade & Celebration!